https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/2026/company/porsche-classic-communication-management-plus-infotainmentsystem-43347.html

Not sure if I need or want this yet.

Don

Has anyone bought either of these plans and what are your thoughts?

Thanks,

Mike

July 10 2026

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O.C. 165/2021 - June 9, 2021

WHEREAS automotive enthusiasts are celebrating the month of July as Automotive Heritage Month across Canada; and

WHEREAS Alberta’s rich automotive heritage has broad appeal to classic car hobbyists and the public, which is demonstrated through car shows, cruise nights and afternoon drives; and

WHEREAS automobile clubs enrich Alberta's communities by serving as active participants in local festivals, parades and celebrations; and

WHEREAS the collector car community contributes to Alberta’s economic and social well-being by hosting events and car shows that raise funds for local charities and engage Alberta’s communities; and

WHEREAS the Government of Alberta wish to celebrate the passion of Albertans for driving, restoring, preserving and collecting an important part of Canada’s history; and

WHEREAS the Proclamation of Collector Car Appreciation Day will give Albertans the opportunity to recognize the vibrant car collection community in Alberta;

THEREFORE the Lieutenant Governor in Council orders that a Proclamation issue proclaiming the second Friday in July of each year as Collector Car Appreciation Day in Alberta.

I recently got acquainted with Bob Kerr and he’s given me the opportunity to introduce myself to the rest of you in the Wild Rose club. My name is Kris Skellenger, I’m a PCA member in Minnesota and a DE instructor with my local club - Nord Stern. I also run a travel company called SPD Action Travel (www.spdactiontravel.com) which specializes in international motoring tours with an automotive or motorcycle focus - and a healthy dash of historic and general cultural experiences. I’ve also visited your area when I brought my family to Calgary to start an RV trip up toward Jasper. We all love your part of the world and hopefully I’ll visit the area again in the near future - maybe for a Wild Rose group event! During our conversation, Bob asked what sets my company apart from some of the companies you may have seen advertising in Panorama and while we do offer similar experiences, there are a few things that do set us apart:

• Passion; There is no corporation behind SPD Action Travel, it’s just me. I’ve been active in some sort of track-related activities since I started karting as a kid. I’ve been an HPDE instructor for 15+ years, instruct with the PCA and have spent most of my time on track dragging knees and elbows on the ground while racing superbikes across the US. I’m an avid fan of Prototype & GT racing, Formula 1, MotoGP and many different Superbike series’ around the world and I can bench race with the best of them.I would say travel and finding new experiences is tied with motorsports as my top passion in life. My life in motorsports has given me the opportunity to travel to so many places around the world that I never would have had the opportunity to visit and I started SPD Action Travel to start to share some of those experiences with others that may want to check some things off their bucket list but don’t know where to even start to make that happen.

• General Appeal;  Each trip I put together has some sort of motoring experience as the focal point (international race events, track driving, multi-day driving tours, etc.) but I realize that not everyone has the same level of passion for cars as their partner so I make sure that there is an adequate amount of personal time and general tourist vacation things to do along the way. 

• Flexible Structure; I want people to get the most out of their experience and that can look different to everyone. Perhaps you have friends or family somewhat close to one of our locations; let’s see if we can find a way to get you to see them. Maybe you really wanted to visit a particular castle or museum; I’ll try to build in time to make that happen. Do you want to join a group drive and drive much faster or slower than the general group? You’ll have the route, the general schedule for all stops and you can make your way to the destinations at a pace you’re comfortable with. If there’s an easy way to make your experience even better, I want to try to make that happen.

• Value; My goal is to remove as many barriers to participating in a once-in-a-lifetime experience as possible and a big one is always going to be the cost. Participating in an international experience for a week or more is never going to fall into the category of “cheap” but when you look at everything that comes with an SPD Action Travel tour, you’ll quickly start to wonder why some other companies charge more than double what I charge for almost identical experiences. I am your tour guide on every trip, there to manage anything unexpected that pops up, adapt the plan based on the group’s desires and keep the entire trip running smoothly and stress free.

   

In 2006 we have three trips with Porsche owners in mind:

• 24 Hours of Le Mans & Normandy; Multiple days at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans preceded by two full days visiting Omaha Beach and other historically significant locations and museums in Normandy, with an afternoon in Paris immediately following the Le Mans weekend. 

  https://www.spdactiontravel.com/action-tours/lemans-and-normandy-2026

• Alpine Porsche Drive; Ten days in Europe behind the wheel of a 911 driving through Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland while taking in some of the most iconic Alpine mountain passes. In addition to driving some of the best roads in the world, the Porsche museum, a factory tour of RUF, The Eagle’s Nest in Berchtesgaden, plus relaxing afternoons on the shore of Lake Como and the Swiss mountains are also part of the plan.

  https://www.spdactiontravel.com/action-tours/alpine-porsche-drive-2026)

• Black Forest & Nurburgring Porsche Drive; This 911 drive takes us through the Black Forest and to the Nurburgring where you’ll have the opportunity to drive the iconic Nurburgring Nordschleife in a track-prepped car and enjoy the great driving roads of the Eiffel Mountains. 

  https://www.spdactiontravel.com/action-tours/black-forest-nurburgring-porsche-drive

  If you have any curiosities about the specifics of any of our 2026 events, I’d love the opportunity to chat with you about it a bit more. I can be reached at kris@spdactiontravel.com or 651-491-9434.

Thanks!

Kris Skellenger"

Here's a poll to see who would be interested if we added an event like this to the calendar sometime this summer. It would be a day-drive similar to our current tours, so for example, a drive stopping at a lake for a picnic.

Also we'd need 2 volunteers: an organizer and a sweep. If anyone knows a good gravel route they'd like to lead the pack on, reply here and let's see if there is enough interest in the poll.

Yvette and Mark

I need to get a 997 from North Vancouver to Calgary.

Does anyone have any recommended transport companies? So far, I've contacted Lowprotow, TFX, Interlane and HJ Hall. Anyone have any other recommendations?

Thanks

Aaron

There was an amazing 1994 964 RS America on Bringatrailer this week. It is a local Calgary car and I saw a PCA sticker on the window. I am curious if anyone knows the owner or if the owner checks the forums. I would love to talk to another 964 owner to share stories. It would also be amazing to have the opportunity to see the car in person.

My question is on the storage of the summer tires & wheels (Pirelli PZero PZ4). I see a lot of stuff online about the tires not being intended to be serviced, stored nor driven in near-freezing temperatures. From Tire Rack and others.  

I intend to store them in my insulated & heated garage, but cold waves will come in when I open the garage doors. I set the temp at ~ +5C. Should I cover them? Bring them inside (not sure my wife would appreciate that option)? Am I overthinking this?

If it makes any difference, I store them on a vertical tire rack that has spacers, so they are not touching each other. (like this: https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/certified-aluminum-tire-stand-with-wheels-275-lb-capacity-0090073p.html?rq=tire+storage)

I'm thinking as long as they are not driven on or otherwise "stressed" (mounted, dropped, etc.) in cold weather they should be ok?

Thoughts – comments?

Thanks!

Patrick

Check it out. Cayman GT4 body, 991 Turbo S engine, pushing over 500 wheel HP.

That looks like a ton of fun.

Come help Kleiner Bär and myself as we support the Starlight Children's Foundation and make a difference in the lives of seriously ill children and their familes at a time they need it most.

On July 12, 2025 we'll be on track at Rocky Mountain Motorsports Race Circuit providing seriously ill children and their families the opportunity to experience the excitement as our Co-Pilots, as we tour the raceway!

A great day for the families to enjoy!

Thank you for your support.

https://d4scalgary.com/sponsor-a-driver/493755-terry-lively

I do try to keep speed down in the city, but on the twisty back roads I find it's more difficult to do so.

Anybody have any feedback on different systems available? I am told MSC is THE place for this in Calgary, but open to other suggestions too.

Thanks,

Patrick